Theriot Jr., Simon VP-4 1964 – 1966

Simon Theriot Jr., 66, of Grasonville, died July 21, 2004 at his home. The cause of death was not available.
Born May 25, 1938, in Sulphur, La., Mr. Theriot was the son of the late Simon Theriot Sr. and Edith Monceaux Theriot. He grew up in Longville, La., graduating from Longville High School. He attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., and Louisiana Tech University before graduating from the Naval Academy in 1962.
A naval aviator, he served a tour in Vietnam with squadron VP-4, ASW, and was honorable discharged as a lieutenant.
In January 1968 he joined Trans World Airways, retiring as a captain in 1998. During his career he lived in Annapolis and was based out of John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
In 1996 he moved to Oyster Cove in Grasonville, and enjoyed a home also in Key Largo, Fla. His interests included travel and boating. He was a member of St. Christopher’s Catholic Church, the Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Naval Academy Athletic Association.
Surviving are his wife, the former Rosalyn Seta, whom he married Dec. 29, 1962; two daughters, Melanie Moore of Midlothian, Va., and Yvonne Gazelle of Annapolis; one son, Simon Theriot III of Stevensville; one sister, Judy Thibodeaux of Lake Charles, La.; one brother, Vernon Theriot of Moselle, Miss.; and five grandchildren.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, 106 Shamrock Road, Chester. A funeral mass will be said at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church, 1861 Harbor Drive, Chester. Interment will be private in the United States Naval Academy Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Queen Anne’s, 300 Del Rhodes Ave., Queenstown,MD 21658